Character Counts

Character Education is offered to students at CHES. Character counts is the nation's most widely used character development framework. It is used in schools, youth sports and civic organizations. It is based on shared beliefs and consensus called the "Six Pillars of Character." Character Counts goals are to:

Strengthen personal character traits

Build families with character

Build a more cohesive community.

To help achieve these goals, character coaches spend 15 minutes each week in classrooms, teaching students about the Six Pillars of Character: TRUSTWORTHINESS, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, FAIRNESS, CARING, AND CITIZENSHIP

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Queen Anne's County Public School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, or age in its employment or educational programs and activities. The District is required by Title IX not to discriminate in such a manner. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: For Student, Parent and Community Concerns: Brad Engel, Supervisor of Student Support Services, brad.engel@qacps.org, 410-758-2403 For Employment Related Concerns: Mark Farley, Director of Human Resources, mark.farley@qacps.org, 410-758-2403 Queen Anne’s County Public Schools 202 Chesterfield Ave. Centreville, Md. 21617